Senior Asset Manager

Overview

Be part of an asset management team responsible for the full lifecycle of a Canterbury-based electricity distribution network.

With a collaborative culture, modern facilities, and a strong commitment to innovation, this company offers challenging technical work alongside genuine work-life balance.

The Role

Reporting to the Asset Management Team Leader, this role is about applying technical expertise, data-driven decision-making, and forward thinking to ensure assets remain safe, reliable, and future-ready.

You'll be responsible for lifecycle planning, replacement and maintenance strategies, and risk-based decision-making.

Develop, implement, and refine asset management plans across designated fleets

Monitor and analyse asset health, performance, and lifecycle expectations

Use data, modelling, and modern software to inform smarter decisions and identify improvement opportunities

Support the Service Delivery team with program execution and asset transitions

Contribute to contingency planning, asset disposal, and spares strategies

Ideal Experience

You'll bring :

A relevant tertiary qualification

Proven experience in asset management (within electricity distribution, utilities, or infrastructure)

Strong technical knowledge of asset lifecycle planning and risk management

Analytical strength – turning complex data into clear decisions

Excellent planning, problem-solving, and communication skills

The Company

Our client is an accredited employer with around 190 staff, who play a vital role in delivering safe and reliable power distribution services to the Canterbury region.

They operate with a flat, collaborative structure where staff are empowered to contribute ideas, lead initiatives, and mentor others.

Operating from modern facilities, they invest heavily in tools, systems, and people.

What's in It for You?

The culture is collaborative, values-driven, and people-focused.

They offer flexibility, professional development, and a workplace that recognises initiative and innovation.

Benefits include :

$100,00 - 140,000 base

Nine-day fortnight + one day WFH option

Subsidised health insurance & gym membership

Professional development and recognition programmes

Modern workplace with free on-site parking

Supportive, people-focused culture

Competitive salary & benefits

Apply now, or alternatively reach out for a confidential discussion with Bethany Craigen on +64 4 282 1563, email

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